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Ardha-naari-Ishwara? When did that word came into use in Vaishnavite 
context? :) Shri MahaLakshmi is yet another jeevatma and is a 
separate entity from that of the parama purusha. The difference 
between Shri and other jeevatmas is that Shri is functionally 
inseperable from the paramapurusha whilst the others are subject to 
separation from him (functionally). Of-course physically everyone is 
in one single package with the almighty, in totality, if my 
understanding of Vishitadvaita is correct. 
adiyen,
Dasan
 
> Raj Narayanan <raj_narayanan@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Namaskaaram,
> Eka Pathni Vratham, to my knowledge is being steadfast in 
monogamy.  Sri Ramachandra moorthy in HIS avathar, preached / showed 
the world the ways of leading an ideal life.  Since HE is the 
Almighty personified, HE had the duties to redeem the devotees - 
Sabari, Ahalya.  One performs solemn vow during wedding rites, in 
front of the Holy Fire - Vishnu to take care of his wife as his child 
and to perform the Eka Pathni Vratham.  So, one must be obliged / 
duty bound to do Eka Pathni Vratham, by default in a marriage and 
THAT is the norm in this civilised world.  Sthri, purusha are just 
the two halves that combine during the wedding.  They get united to 
form a holy blend - the pefect example being Ardha-naari-Ishwara.  
So, one male and one female makes the perfect couple. Three-some, not 
so.
> The lord Narayana is the Ardha-Naari-Ishwara, whose other half is 
Shri MahaLakshmi.  Together as purusha (Narayana) and prakriti 
(Shrimathi), HE becomes Ardha-Naari-Ishwara.  No difference between 
them.  HE/SHE remains in THAT state.
> God Bless All.







azhwAr emberumAnAr jeeyAr thiruvadigalE saranam
 
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